I'm not sure if everyone likes Shakira. But she, and many others, use thier hips alot when dancing.
I've not yet managed to do this like these ladies do. Is this something with GGs physical body, and "men" can't do well?
I'd love to shake my hips like this but... ain't happening.
Example:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbwQsXeZMSE
Moving like that would be nice but I'd probably hurt myselfe.
Angie
Heck no anyone can dance with their hips if they're in shape.
My daughter is of the opinion that you have to grow up in a culture that promotes that kind of dance. She doesn't think you can learn to move that well once you are an adult.
Sally
Susan, I know exactly what you mean. I started a similar thread: http://www.crossdressers.com/forums/...ad.php?t=92518
Here is Shakira's "Hips Don't Lie" that caused my awakening!
Before you can shake your hips, you have to move them!
Unless you are in phenomenal shape and have the flexibility of a rubber-band, I doubt that many GG's could do what she does. So don't kick yourself.
Shake them as much as you can and be happy!
If link doesn't work, just go to youtube and search: Hips Don't Lie
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It is not impossible...get a good cha cha or salsa instructor...then practice a lot what they teach. I have had lessons just to do the dances but, need a lot more practice. You don't even need to mention being a CD, it is part of the dance for guys too.
Brina
Shakira being from Lebanese ancestry learned belly dance at early age and yes it can be done, she is one of the most impersonated celebrities on Latin America's drag shows I have seen some outstanding
performances takes practices thought.
It also helps to have hips! That accentuates the movement. And it doesn't help to be wearing a corset when you're trying to dance! ( Trust me on that last one!)
U can't keep doing the same things over and over and expect to enjoy life to the max. When u try new things, even if they r out of your comfort zone, u may experience new excitement and growth that u never expected.
Challenge yourself and pursue your passions! When your life clock runs out, you'll have few or NO REGRETS!
What about novices?
Can we learn it, at an older age?
If you are in good flexzible shape you CAN do it, but it takes a heck of a lot of practice. We have a Fusion Belly-dancing class here in DF/W that I take. It has lots of men in it so i can learn everything without being all dolled up. Plus, i know the head instructor really well and he gives me lessons on body-movement.
Its really cool and great exercise
*hugs*
Zarabeth
(Formerly known everywhere as Lady Zarabeth
as Lance Armstrong says. Much of the hip movement you see in women's dancing is actually driven by the legs - knee and thigh movement. Don't try to move your hips, catch the leg movement and you'll get it.
Lee
LOL, this is one of the first things I learned when I started dancing as Ericka. Initially I didn't have a clue and was stiff as a board out on the floor. A couple of lesbian gals took me under their wings and taught me how to move. Bear in mind I was around 55 at the time and in the beginning I felt kind of foolish. It's not just the hips but arms as well. The key is to develop your own style and go with the beat and flow of the music, forget about what you look like and enjoy it. Soon the moves come naturally and it looks like you've been dancing all your life and I make up a lot of them as I go along. The real secret is that most other people don't know what they are doing out there either but the idea is always to have fun and that makes all the difference.
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Susan:
If you can get it, take a look at a show called "Shimmy" on the FIT channel. It is on Direct TV and may be on Dish and the cable networks. Instuctional show on belly dancing and very well done.
Lois
I think it can be done by men. If you watch Dancing with the stars, those professional girl dancers get those guy celebs to move really well. Even Warren Sapp, as big as he is, really shakes it .
If I tried to shimmy like that, my back would go out more than I do!
Dancing with your Hips
I say just get out there and shake it - if your afraid of someone is watching - I say so what - your there to have fun not to please them. So GO FOR IT AND SHAKE SHAKE SHAKE that sexy body.
Jennie CD
posted by Jaqui
You're so wrong. All GGs can dance like that. And most of us would by able to get our lips in sync at the same time. It's no big deal.I doubt that many GG's could do what she does.
I just started to teach myself those moves, and it can be done. This vid was a good one to learn the basic hip drop: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1Ov6cCUXkc
I watched a bunch of similar ones, but to do it right, it has to come from your obliques and your glutes. It took me awhile to learn to isolate those muscles, but I'm getting better. Notice her feet and legs barely move, it all comes from the hip and glutes. I've seen other people do it using a push from their legs, but that's the right way to do it from what I've seen.
If you want to learn how to Hip Roll, this gal is insane! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jP5gg2xh_ts Mesmerizing. The Hip Roll is much different than the Hip Drop, she does both. I've seen guys do it, too, but you need to develop muscle control to do it right.
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Now, dancing without your hips....I can't get to it. To me it all goes even beyond that. As some of the other girls have stated, it is the legs, the arms, the hips.....we know it is the feet too...but I'd like not to forget the shoulders and head. Dancing without considering all of the above, to me, is not the same....(perhaps is cultural).
If you want to dance just get up and do it. Watch videos...watch girls......watch yourself......dance!
If you really want to get down...practice.....practice......practice...you'l l be surprised at what you'll see yourself dancing.
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Originally Posted by Sarah_GG
posted by Jaqui
You're so wrong. All GGs can dance like that. And most of us would by able to get our lips in sync at the same time. It's no big deal.
You're so wrong. My wife has tried to dance like that. I almost called 911 because I thought she was having a seizure. jk
She can't dance like that. So not all GG's can dance like that.
I walk alot because I am frightened to death of driving so I have really strong legs and hips I can move pretty well.
It's one of my best features. I just wish I had maybe a C or D cup instead of a B.
First you inject 40weight into your hips...
How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Practice, practice, practice. Helps to watch yourself in a mirror. And yes, listen to the music. Feel the beat.
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